Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1888 Nepalese Cache Extras When worn for ceremonial purposes

When worn for ceremonial purposes

chips or repairs

The need was driven by the desire of Army and Admiralty for more marksmanship training for soldiers and sailors

Looking through this grouping feels like taking a step back in time into the Pacific Theatre during World War Two

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1888 Nepalese Cache Extras When worn for ceremonial purposesOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 32 20 caliber (. 32 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 278337B denotes year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is somewhat worn: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH